Self-esteem and Psycho Social Impact of Dental Aesthetics among Children-Clinical Survey

Author(s):  
V.V. Jincy ◽  
M. K. Suja ◽  
K. C. Joshi ◽  
Santhosh Kumar Caliaperoumal
2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 204-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arsalan Sheikh ◽  
Thomas Mathew ◽  
Tan Bee Siew

ABSTRACT Introduction Studies on prevalence of malocclusion and self-esteem among young adults are sparse in Malaysia. The objectives of this study were to highlight the type of Angle's malocclusion most commonly prevalent in young adults of International Medical University (IMU) of age 18 to 25 years as well as to assess the social impact of malocclusion in them. Another objective was to identify the young adults’ satisfaction level with the appearance of the teeth and self-perceived orthodontic treatment needs using a questionnaire and to correlate groups of malocclusion with self-esteem. Materials and methods All 142 subjects were randomly selected from the name list of different cohorts of students in IMU. Study information was provided to the subjects along with the consent form and two questionnaires about global self-esteem (GSE) and social impact of malocclusion. Intraoral clinical examination was performed using disposable mouth mirror, probe and metal ruler in presence of artificial illumination. Angle's molar relation and other occlusal characteristics were recorded. Results Angle's class I malocclusion was most prevalent (48.6%), followed by class III (26.8%), class II (16.2%) and normal occlusion (8.5%). Analysis of variance Anova test showed no significant association between Angle's malocclusion and GSE with mean self-esteem score of 14.1, 15.5 and 13.8 for class I, II and III malocclusion respectively. Conclusion The satisfaction with the teeth appearance (0.026) and social impact of malocclusion (0.004) had significant association. How to cite this article Sheikh A, Mathew T, Siew TB. Dental Malocclusion among University Students and Its Effect on Selfesteem: A Cross-sectional Study. World J Dent 2014;5(4):204-208.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bucci ◽  
Rongo ◽  
Amato ◽  
Martina ◽  
D’Antò ◽  
...  

This study aimed to assess whether dental aesthetics had a different impact on the psychosocial domains of adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) as compared with healthy peers. Fifty JIA patients and eighty controls aged between 13 and 17 years were enrolled. The Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ) was administered along with tools for the self-assessment of malocclusion and self-esteem. An objective evaluation of malocclusion severity was performed through a clinical evaluation with the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI). The sample was divided according to the DAI stages of malocclusion severity; a two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to assess whether there was a difference in the studied variables according to the malocclusion and the presence of JIA. The results showed no interaction between the malocclusion severity and the presence of JIA in all analyzed variables (all p > 0.05). According to the DAI stages, the Dental Self-Confidence domain of the PIDAQ and the Perception of Occlusion Scale showed statistically significant differences only within the controls (p = 0.027 and p = 0.014, respectively). Therefore, JIA adolescents seem to be less concerned about their dental aesthetics compared with healthy peers, and clinicians should take particular care when proposing orthodontic treatments aiming only to improve dental aesthetics.


2011 ◽  
pp. 482-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Mafla ◽  
Edwin Gerardo Luna ◽  
Nubia Rocío Sánchez ◽  
David Alexander Barrera ◽  
Ginna Mabel Muñoz

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between dental aesthetics and self-esteem in adolescents. Methods: The sample was 387 randomly selected high school adolescents between 13 and 16 years of age. A clinical examination to evaluate dental aesthetics was conducted using the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI). Self-esteem was assessed with the Rosenberg’s Self-esteem Scale. The statistical analysis included a descriptive analysis and means comparison, which was made through t-Student and ANOVA tests. DAI was correlated to Rosenberg’s Self-esteem Scale with Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. The data collected was analyzed by using the SPSS program version 17. Results: The mean DAI score was 34.2 (SD=14.2) and self-esteem was 22.6 (SD=4.6). The low socioeconomic status (SES) group had the highest levels of DAI and the lowest levels of self-esteem. A weak, but statistically significant, negative correlation was found between DAI scores and Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale (r=-0.1, p<0.05). According to age, in adolescents aged sixteen there was a slight correlation with both variables (p>0.05). Regarding gender, in female individuals a negative weak correlation (r=-0.14, p<0.05) was observed. No statistically significant difference was shown among SES groups. Nevertheless, there was a positive slight correlation in the middle SES group (p>0.05). Conclusions: The outcomes generated by this investigation can improve our understanding of how the correlation between dental aesthetics and self-esteem may fluctuate because of the SES variability.


Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
Zawani Mohd Tajudin ◽  
Wan Nurazreena Wan Hassan ◽  
Zamros Yuzadi Mohd Yusof ◽  
Mohd Zambri Mohamed Makhbul

Self-awareness of poorly arranged teeth can influence the quality of life. This study aimed to report the impacts of self-perceived malocclusion in young adults and the association between demographic characteristics and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL). In this cross-sectional study, six-hundred-forty-three subjects from Selangor, Malaysia selected using a multistage sampling technique answered the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics (PIDA) questionnaire and self-rated their dental appearance using the Aesthetic Component of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need. Data were analyzed using multifactorial ANOVA to identify the association between demographic characteristics and total PIDA score. Five-hundred-twenty-four subjects (81.5%) completed the questionnaires. Overall, 87.8% had impacts on their OHRQoL. Psychological impact was the most impacted domain (75.8%), followed by dental self-confidence (59.4%), social impact (48.9%) and aesthetic concern (22.1%). 16.8% reported significant impacts on all domains. Their mean PIDA score was 36.3 (SD 17.1). Prevalence, extent and severity of impacts were higher amongst those with self-perceived malocclusion. Gender, ethnicity, and self-perceived malocclusion status were associated with PIDA score (p < 0.05). Sub-urban and rural females had significantly higher PIDA scores than sub-urban and rural males. In conclusion, majority of Malaysian young adults especially those with self-perceived malocclusion were impacted by their dental aesthetics.


Author(s):  
Maria Costanza Meazzini ◽  
Chiara Tortora ◽  
Noah Cohen ◽  
Fabio Mazzoleni ◽  
Nicoletta Balbo ◽  
...  

AbstractObjectivesMalocclusion affects the psychological wellness and social interaction, impacting negatively on adolescents’ quality of life and self-esteem. Facial attractiveness is mostly based on the esthetics of the smile and patients seek orthodontic treatment mainly to improve aesthetics. The aim of this prospective clinical study is to compare the psychosocial impact of aligners (AL) and fixed appliances (FA) as orthodontic treatments in patients affected by craniofacial anomalies (CFA).Methods100 syndromic Caucasian patients with CFA followed in two different hospitals were divided in two groups: 50 patients treated with AL and 50 patients treated with FA. The two groups were matched for gender, age and CFA and filled out a modified psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics questionnaire (mPIDAQ).ResultsPatients affected by CFA treated with AL reported a better psychosocial impact than patients treated with FA, showing higher esthetic self-perception and self-esteem, lower social interaction impairments, and lower physical/practical disturbances.ConclusionsThe results of this study suggest that AL could be a valid alternative, especially in complex patients with CFA. Since AL application requires more cooperative patients the orthodontist should dedicate more time to motivate the patient to adhere to the treatment schedule.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Julian Penev ◽  
Milla Balabanova ◽  
Ilko Bakardzhiev

Individual well-being and self-esteem related to appearance of patients with multiple seborrheic keratoses (MSK), as well asan original strategy for complete removal of all lesions with CO2 laser are discussed. Presented are examples from our dermatological practice illustrating negative psycho-social impact of multiple SK on individual well-being. Seborrheic keratosis is considered a widespread dermatosis, as well as a cosmetic issue for its presence creates an overall impression of prematurely aged, and a “shabby” looking skin. Individuals with multiple SK often suffer low self-esteem in terms of their appearance which may improve after the aesthetic CO2 laser complete elimination of MSK lesions.


Bionorte ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-73
Author(s):  
Maurício de Jesus Chaves ◽  
Terezinha Barbosa Gonçalves Araujo ◽  
Alyne Amaral Santos ◽  
Emylle Cristine Alves Veloso ◽  
Bruna Roberta Meira Rios ◽  
...  

Objectives: to understand the perception of patients who underwent bariatric surgery and their ability to cope with their new (metabolic and bodily) reality; to identify the physical impact on their routine; and to analyze their body image and view of the changes in their lifestyle before and after surgery. Materials and methods: this is a qualitative, observational research with a theoretical methodological framework based on phenomenology and discourse analysis, carried out in the city of Montes Claros / MG with six people who underwent bariatric surgery, selected by means of the snowball technique, and here identified by pseudonyms. This research was approved by the Research Ethics Committee under the number 3.141.480. Results: the analysis of the reports during the interviews revealed that, before undergoing bariatric surgery,these people suffered comorbidities due to being overweight. In the perception of the interviewees, bringing relief and greater satisfaction as results and being causally linked to affective and psychosocial coexistence are the most relevant reasons for the surgical procedure. Closing remarks: bariatric surgery is of great relevance for the interviewees, improving their self-esteem and confidence, causing a positive physical, emotional, and social impact.


2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Settineri ◽  
Amelia Rizzo ◽  
Angela Ottanà ◽  
Marco Liotta ◽  
Carmela Mento

AbstractBackground:This correlational study explored the psychosocial aspects related to eating behavior in different age samples of adolescents in treatment from 0 to 60 months at the Clinic of Orthodontics and Dentistry of Messina, Messina, Italy. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between psychosocial impact, levels of self-esteem, and the possible connection with eating habits of adolescents under orthodontic treatment.Methods:Sixty-one adolescents, aged between 12 and 22 years (mean=15.6±2.8) participated to the study. Each adolescents was interviewed with the Eating Attitudes Test, the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, and the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire.Results:Data did not show a direct connection between eating disorder and dental aesthetics, nevertheless, adolescents under orthodontic treatment, especially in the earliest phase of wearing braces, showed peculiar eating habits and underwent a higher psychological impact of dental aesthetics. Eating behaviors are strictly linked to global self-esteem. The processing of the results was made through the Student’s t-test and using Pearson’s correlation analysis.Conclusion:Increased knowledge of the psychological aspects involved in orthodontic treatment compliance may have positive effects in the relationship between adolescent patients and orthodontists. More attention should be paid to aspects that are often underestimated in clinical practice, thus, influencing the outcome of treatment and patient satisfaction, not only in terms of dental health, but also of mental health.


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